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Foel Grafiau

Hill, Mountain in Montgomeryshire

Wales

Foel Grafiau

A ford on the bridleway
A ford on the bridleway Credit: David Medcalf

Foel Grafiau is a prominent hill/mountain located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is situated within the Snowdonia National Park, approximately 5 miles northwest of the town of Dolgellau. Rising to an elevation of 1,664 feet (507 meters), it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill/mountain is known for its rugged terrain and is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers. It is predominantly composed of sedimentary rocks, including gritstone and sandstone, giving it a unique and picturesque appearance.

Foel Grafiau is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including heather, bilberry, and various species of birds, such as buzzards and peregrine falcons. The hill/mountain is also an important habitat for mountain sheep and other grazing animals.

Access to Foel Grafiau is relatively straightforward, with several well-marked footpaths leading to its summit. The most popular route starts from the nearby village of Brithdir, following a trail that takes hikers through scenic meadows and up the steep slopes of the mountain. The ascent can be challenging, but the reward is the breathtaking view from the top.

In addition to its natural beauty, Foel Grafiau has historical significance as well. It is believed to have been a site of Iron Age settlements, and remnants of ancient fortifications can still be seen on its slopes.

Overall, Foel Grafiau offers a wonderful outdoor experience for those seeking adventure, natural beauty, and a glimpse into the region's history.

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Foel Grafiau Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.512126/-3.8205979 or Grid Reference SN7692. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A ford on the bridleway
A ford on the bridleway
A footbridge near the ford This must be useful when the stream is in spate.
A footbridge near the ford
This must be useful when the stream is in spate.
The track is impassable due to water and mud Probably due to 4x4 activity. An alternative path has been created on the bank on the right.
The track is impassable due to water and mud
Probably due to 4x4 activity. An alternative path has been created on the bank on the right.
This is a track? It is more like an obstacle course, due to erosion - quite possibly from 4x4s.
This is a track?
It is more like an obstacle course, due to erosion - quite possibly from 4x4s.
Approaching the plantation The path on the ground, such as it is, does not follow the line shown on the map. The small plantation is in an isolated place - I wonder why it is there?
Approaching the plantation
The path on the ground, such as it is, does not follow the line shown on the map. The small plantation is in an isolated place - I wonder why it is there?
The 'path' across the moor There is the vestige of a path on this line, but no trace of a path on the line shown on the map. This area is not often frequented!
The 'path' across the moor
There is the vestige of a path on this line, but no trace of a path on the line shown on the map. This area is not often frequented!
Looking down into the moorland valley
Looking down into the moorland valley
The moorland slopes of Foel Grafiau
The moorland slopes of Foel Grafiau
The moorland track near Hafodwnog
The moorland track near Hafodwnog
The moorland track stretches out ahead The OS Map labels this track, close to here, as being 'Lon Las Cymru', but Lon Las Cymru doesn't pass this way and there are no other such labels on other parts of this track. Very strange!
The moorland track stretches out ahead
The OS Map labels this track, close to here, as being 'Lon Las Cymru', but Lon Las Cymru doesn't pass this way and there are no other such labels on other parts of this track. Very strange!
Looking north from Bwlch Hyddgen
Looking north from Bwlch Hyddgen
Moorland near Bwlch Hyddgen
Moorland near Bwlch Hyddgen
The track along the east side of Foel Uchaf
The track along the east side of Foel Uchaf
Looking east near Foel Uchaf
Looking east near Foel Uchaf
Llyn Penrhaeadr View from the road towards Pumlumon Fawr.
Llyn Penrhaeadr
View from the road towards Pumlumon Fawr.
Forestry by Rhos y Llyn The large clearing is as depicted on the map. Viewed from above Anglers' Retreat. Afon Llechwedd-mawr flows across the centre of the view.
Forestry by Rhos y Llyn
The large clearing is as depicted on the map. Viewed from above Anglers' Retreat. Afon Llechwedd-mawr flows across the centre of the view.
On the road to Llyn Penrhaeadr On the way to Pistyll y Llyn.
On the road to Llyn Penrhaeadr
On the way to Pistyll y Llyn.
The track from Llyn Penrhaeadr to Anglers' Retreat Not a right of way but crosses access land.
The track from Llyn Penrhaeadr to Anglers' Retreat
Not a right of way but crosses access land.
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Foel Grafiau is located at Grid Ref: SN7692 (Lat: 52.512126, Lng: -3.8205979)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///port.speedily.lessening. Near Machynlleth, Powys

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Located within 500m of 52.512126,-3.8205979
Ele: 497
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 52.5092878/-3.8185273
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